Hamsters are petite size with charming personalities. They look like a tiny bear some say with chubby cheeks in which they can put a large amount of food into their cheek pouches and can double the size of their head when their cheeks are full. These little bears love to play and there is a lot of hamster play equipment so neither one of you should ever be bored.

You should never put more then one hamster in a cage unless breeding them. Hamsters do not need any more company then just you their owner. They are happy with only their owners and will not get lonely. If you do have more then one hamster you will need separate cages for them.

A hamster’s cage should be a glass aquarium about 20 x 10 x 12 inches, which is a 10-gallon aquarium. You will need a screen lid with clamps on the lid so they do not get out of their cage.

Be sure to place your hamster’s cage where it is warm, no draft, consistent temperature with no big ups and downs in the temperature.

You will need about two inches of care fresh on the bottom of hamsters cage. Care fresh is very absorbent and is safe for your hamsters. You should never use cedar bedding, linens, or blankets, they will chew and swallow these and it can result in their death.

You will need to clean your hamster cage once a week.

You will need a water bottle with a stopper in it that attaches to the side of the cage. You will need to place fresh water in your hamster’s water bottle very day.

You will need a bowl for hamster food; this bowl needs to either be made of hard plastic, ceramic, or porcelain. The ceramic and porcelain clean much easier then the hard plastic.

You will also need to give your hamster liquid vitamins and minerals in their water each day.

Treats are available for your hamster at the pet store in all different shapes, sizes and flavors. Treats are helpful with taming and training of your hamster.

Remember your hamster loves to play and climb. You should have at the very least an exercise wheel inside his cage for exercise and amusement is a bonus.